George Stephenson High School

A good foundation school school in North Tyneside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for George Stephenson High School.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE126SA Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.34
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.9%
Continue in education or training
41.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 48.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 21.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
27 November 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Southgate
Killingworth
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE126SA
Phone
1912161115
Website
gshs.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108639
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Southgate, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 6SA
Website
http://www.gshs.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
1227 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,207
Free School Meals
26.2% (316 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
31.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
42.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.5
English Attainment 8:
9.2
Maths Attainment 8:
7.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.5
Ebacc English:
96.1%
Ebacc Entry:
16.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
79.1%
Ebacc Languages:
41.3%
Ebacc Maths:
99.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.34
Progress 8 Range:
-0.53 to -0.14
University Progression:
45.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
48.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
23.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
45%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
56 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
23.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
76 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
151
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,207 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ambition, Respect, Community"

Ambition Respect Community

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Peter Douthwaite warmly welcomes visitors and emphasizes a warm, positive ethos with strong pastoral and academic guidance. The school is described as fully inclusive with high expectations and a broad, enriched curriculum aimed at helping all students achieve their best while developing responsible, resilient individuals.

Facilities

Stephenson Centre (Internal Alternative Provision) Library

Curriculum Highlights

Gatsby Benchmarks in Careers Guidance (CEIAG) Timetabled careers lessons across the school External links and experiences with employers, colleges, universities and employment SPARX reading programme to boost reading participation

Admissions Criteria

George Stephenson High School serves the areas of Killingworth, Westmoor, Holystone, Backworth and Shiremoor. Admissions to the school are organised by the Local Authority. The school provides information for admissions including Open Evenings and transition activities; contact the School Office for visits.

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